Reserve Police Officer

Position Overview

Under general supervision, performs general law enforcement work to protect the lives, safety, health, welfare and property of the residents and visitors of the City of Sheridan by enforcing municipal, state and federal ordinances, statutes and laws. Exercises independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations and often works under stressful, high‑risk conditions.

THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION

• Solid knowledge of approved principles and practices as well as laws and ordinances governing police work.
• Solid knowledge of laws and departmental procedures surrounding the handling of suspects, crime scene control and the presentation of evidence in court.
• Solid knowledge of investigative techniques, principles and practices.
• Solid ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Solid ability to apply common sense understanding during normal and stressful conditions.
• Solid ability to compile and analyze data and to prepare a variety of reports.
• Solid ability to communicate clearly and distinctly face‑to‑face as well as over the radio in normal and adverse conditions.
• Solid problem‑solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Solid driving skills with the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel.
• Basic knowledge of computers, office equipment and software applications.
• Basic knowledge of office practices and procedures.

Responds to dispatch calls and investigates citizen complaints and reports of breaches of the peace including crimes in progress, crimes discovered after the fact, disturbances, and accidents. Performs extra patrol watches in order to maintain high visibility.

Performs investigations of crimes by interviewing witnesses, complainants and victims to obtain facts and circumstances of incidents; gathering physical evidence and photographing crime scenes to ensure the proper preservation and collection of evidence for use in court proceedings; and conducting follow‑up investigations as needed to obtain additional case information.

Prepares, processes and transmits reports including incident reports, non‑criminal reports, booking reports, accident reports, witness statements and traffic citations.

Apprehends, arrests and detains criminal suspects and law violators to ensure public safety and maintain order. Takes suspects into custody by the reading of rights, booking and transport of individuals to holding and jailing facilities.

Prepares citations and summonses necessary to charge individuals with violations of ordinances, statutes and laws including petty, misdemeanor and felonious offenses. Serves warrants and subpoenas.

Acts as first responder to emergencies rendering medical/first aid/CPR and requesting medical attention when necessary. Responds to emergency calls involving robberies, burglaries, kidnappings, assaults, and homicides.

Performs traffic surveillance and operates traffic radar/lasers to enforce traffic ordinances and statutes. Investigates traffic accidents and assists motorists in various situations. Directs traffic as needed to ensure safe operations.

Serves as a witness by testifying in court and providing information and evidence during court proceedings.

Responds to inquiries and provides information to citizens and visitors of the City of Sheridan including giving of directions, requesting vehicular roadside assistance, and locating lost children.

Attends periodic training sessions and seminars involving physical training, classroom instruction, field exercises, simulation exercises, investigative methods, rescue methods, and instruction in the use of equipment including firearms, vehicles, intoxilyzers, tazers and other equipment.

Participates in community‑oriented police functions to educate and promote community relations.

Work is typically performed outside of an office setting, both indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Employees are subject to traffic hazards…